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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
THE RACE-TRACK.
Results - Yesterday,s Sporting
Events iIr the East

1v0Aso bAhO ht48ts
MONMOUTH PARK, July 19.-First
race, one mile, Cambyses won; Puzzle
second; Ordway third. Time, LAS.
Eleven starters.
Second race, three-quarters mile,
Lassie stakes, Los Angeles won; Aus
trienne second; Belinda third. Time,
1:18. Thirteen starters.
Third race, one mile, Midsummer
stakes, Dry Monopole won; Estrella
second; Barnum third. Time, / AS.
Ten starters.
Fourth race, one and one-quarter
miles, Eoleo won Tenbooker second; !;
Saxony third. Time, 2:14.
Fifth race, three-quarters of mile,
Miss Mouse won; Glynbrook second
Drake third. Time, 1:17.
Sixth race, hurdles, one and three
quarters miles, Mentmore won; April
Fool second, pulling up lame; Will
Davis third. Time, 1925.
DETROIT DRIVING CLUB RACES.
DETROIT, July 19.-The first summer
meeting of the Detroit Driving Club
opened to-day.
2:30 class, Condee first, Rosaline
Wilkes second, Valkyr third, Problem
fourth. Best time, 2 :25.
2:20 class, Patron first, Tom Rogers
second, Judge Davis third, Pilot Boy
fourth. Best time, 2:16.
2:l8 class, pacing, Argyle first,
Charley Friel second, Tommy Lynn
third, Benny fourth. Best time,
2.17L
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
EASTERN NEWS.
A Terrific Storm in West
Virginia
HAS DISASTROUS RESULTS.
A MiIder Temperature Lessons
the Frightful Experiences
of the Past Few Days.
EASTERN NEWS.
AS DISASTROUS RESULTS.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERAD-

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERAD-l
WHEELING, w. Va, July 19.-The
excessive heat eliminated last night
in terrific storm OF rain and wind,
demolishing trees and fences and for
an hour there was not seconds in
PERMISSION between the flashes of light
ming. At Grafton the storm was the
most severe ever experienced, and
Mrs. w. T. Carr was sitting in II room
with her three children when the
house was struck by lightning which
set fire to bed in the room. The
neighbors who came in to extinguish
the flames fonnd that Mrs. Carr had
been instantly killed and the three
children severely burned by the cleo
trio bolt. The residence of Geo. Din
was also struck, a large hole knocked
in it and the inmates slightly stunned.
A great number of barns throughout
the country were struck and partially
The loss will be great.
BALTIMORE ATTACKED.
BALTIMORE, July 19.-The storm of
yesterday afternoon was followed by
another of almost equal force early
this morning. Several houses on
street were struck by
and unroofed. Harlem
Park, the most beautiful resort within
the city, this morning presents a scene
OF desOlation. Unroofed houses are to
be seen all over the western section of
the city, and the aggregate damage is
heavy, though individual losses are
small
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
FOREIGN NEWS.
Ferdinand's Election to the
Bulgarian Throne
DISCUSSED IN PARLIAMENT.
An African Expedition Projected to
Explore the Banks of the
Kakaibbi River.

associated Press Dispatches to the Herald.
LONDON, July 19.-Sir James Fer
guson, Parliamentary Secretary Of the
Foreign Office, stated in the Commons
this afternoon that the question of AZ
sent of the powers to the election. .0f
Crown Prince Ferdinand to the BuI-
garian throne would not arise until
after the Sultan had sanctioned the
election, and the Sultan's sanction
has not been given to it. Concerning
the Anti-Turkish Egyptian Conven-
ton, Sir James said: "No negotia-
tions were proceeding, and it WAS
unlikely that suspended negotiations
will be soon resumed" Sir Henry
Drummond, who is British Special
Envoy, not having given England's
ratification, no Withdrawals of the
ratification could take place.
THE PoRTE's SUGGESTION.
LONDON, July 19.-The Porte has
sent circular to the powers suggesting
that Prince Ferdinand be made gov
ernor of Roumelia and regent OF Bull
garia until the new Sobranje chooses
a ruler.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
CITY COUNCILS
Cannot Legislate ON Subjects Em'
braced i'm the General Statutes.

SANTA CRUZ, July ia few weeks
ago the City Council passed an ordi-
nance imposing license of SO per
night on dives and variety shows.
Under this ordinance Chief of Police
Clarke arrested d. p. Sheehan, pro-
prietor of the Club Theatre and brought
him before the Police Judge, who set
his trial for to-day. While the jury
was being impanelled, writ of
habeas corpus was served on the Chief
of Police requiring the presence OF
Sheehan in the Superior Court. The
Chief replied that he held Sheehan
under a warrant from the Police
Judge for keeping disorderly house:
The complaint in the Police Court and
the ordinance converting the matter
were read in evidence and after argu-
ment the Court held that under re-
cent decision of the Supreme Court in
ex parte that the ordinance was in
contravention with Sections 314 and
Alp of Penal Code, under Section II,
Act IL of the Constitution, and also
he. that the city could not legislate
on subjects embraced in the general
statutes and discharged the petitioner.
This stultifies the city ordinance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Heavy LOSSES of wheat, Build.
ings and Machinery.

MINNEAPous, July 19.-The st. An
thony elevator, a triple structure, and
the largest in the northwest, located
two miles east of this city on the Man.
itoba Railroad, was totally destroyed
by fire tonight, together with its con-
tents of about 100000 bushels of
wheat. The loss on the building and
machinery is said to be $3.50, 900, and
on the grain 1925, 900. The insurance
is unknown. The wheat destroyed
was one-tenth of the visible supply of
the northwest outside of Duluth.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Two watchmen were ON duty in the
engine room but cannot tell the cause.
About 591 900 bushels of the wheat
burned, was owned by Washburn,
Crosby & Co., and was fully insured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
End Of tine Coke strike.

F. PrrsBURG, July ia Connells-
willie special says that the Miners
Amalgamated Association and the
knights of Labor both had delegates
at the convention at Scottdale to-day.
and resolvedto resume work on con-
dition that the coke operatives meet
their committees TO arrange a scale OF
wages. The general opinion is that
this ends the great coke strike and
there is much rejoicing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
THE EAST.BOUND TRAIN
On the A. 4 p. Wrecked Near
Peach Springs.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, July 19.-
Passengers on the Atlantic and Pacific
express, which arrived eleven hours
late this morning, report an accide mt
which happened near Peach Springs,
A. T., last night. The East-bound pas
senger train plunged into the rear end
OF a freight train, ditching and smash
ing to pieces the caboose and two
freight cars, and throwing the engine
and mail car from the track. The en-
gine is a complete wreck, and the
mail car SO badly wrecked that it had
to be left in the ditch. A most sick
ening spectacle was presented by the
dead body of Fireman Edward Beck
Ter, underneath the engine, which had
turned completely over, pinning him
to the earth and flattenin.k his crushed
and mangled. body beyo id all SEM
blance of humanity. Engin GER Haught
was also severely injured, but not
fatally. No other casualties are re-
ported beyond slight bruises received
by the passengers in being thrown
from their seats in the cars.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
CAPTAIN SIMPSON.
His Retirement Recon- mem ded by
the Army Board.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The Army
Retiring Board, of which Quartermas-
ter-General Halibird is President, has
recommended the retirement OF Cap
tain J. f. Simpson, third cavalry, who
is now under treatment at the Govern
ment Hospital for Insane. Captain
Simpson is the officer who created a
scandal in Arizona a few years ago by
his conduct with notorious woman,
on which occasion he was court-mar-
tailed and sentenced to dismissal.
President Arthur, however, was dis
appointed at the findings of the court
and ordered the officers restoration to
duty. He was ostracised by his
brother officers, and was subsequently
sent to the insane asylum for treat
ment. He will probably be released
as soon as vacancy occurs in the
retired list.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
THE poRTE's sUGGEsrIoN.
THE DARK CONTINENT.
Emin hey Organixes' as8 ExPlsr-
ing Expedition.

ZANZIBAR, July 19.-The latest re-
ports from the interior by the traders
show that Emin Bey was in good
health in March and was projecting an
expedition to further explore the
Kakaibbi river, the immense stream
which he discovered in September,
rising in the Usongora mountains and
flowing into the southern part Of Lake
Victoria Nyanza. Though he may
meet the Stanley expedition in Usong
Mwanga, permission Is still refused
the Emin to leave the country, but he
is permitted messengers to obtain sup
plies for the expedition.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
A Sporting Venture.

Troy, N. Y, July ia special to
the Times says: A syndicate of New
York gentlemen interested in Jerome
Park and other race courses are nego-
tiating at Saratoga for the purchase of
the property of the Saratoga Racing
Association. The property includes a
race course, Horse Haven, the Sarato-
ga House grounds and number of
cottages, the whole probably approx
mating 81 100000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
CONDENSED NEWS.
Reported by COrrespondcnts Of
the Associated Press.

the Associated Press.
Accommodation were secured for
Queen Kapiolani and the remainder
Of the Hawaiian royal party on the
steamship Australia, which sailed for
Honolulu yesterday morning. The
Queen decided not to wait for the
United States cruiser Hassler.
No further intelligence from Homo
lulu can be expected before August
10th, the date of the arrival OF the next
steamer, unless from some sailing ves-
sci or returning United States cruiser.
Close upon the heels of the new
earthquake at Bavispe, Mexico, come
details of still greater calamity Mt
Bacariac, town twenty miles from
Bavispe. 1t had before the catas-
trophe 1900 inhabitants. When
Bavispe was destroyed Bacariac was
badly shaken, and since then the town
has been visited by succession OF
shocks, which have reduced it to
ruins. Most of the people. escaped to
the country, terror-stricken.
A Chicago paper says: At a meet
ing Of the Washington Park Club on
Monday night charges were preferred
against Ed COrrigan, the noted horse
man, on account of his conduct at the
race course during mile heat, selling
race, on Thursday last. They were
considered, and the result Of the
action taken by the Club expels Cor
rigan from all race tracks of the Amer
ican Trotting Association, of which the
Washington Park Club is member.
The Board of New City Hall Com
missioners, of San Francisco, met
yesterday morning. Commissioners
Strother offered a resolution directing
the secretary to advertise for propo-
sails to finish the Hall of Records. 10
cover the entire outside of the build
ing with coat of cement and to put
in the windows and doors necessary TO
give the building a finished appear.
ance. VII. l.
Justice Field, in the United States
Circuit Court, at San Francisco. ves-
,terday stated to General Barnes that
it would be necessary for Mrs. Lang
try to appear in court in person il siSe
desired to- effect her citizenship This
will necessitate Mrs. Langtry's return
to San Francisco.
The prize-fght between Jennie
Nichols, of Kingston, N. NJ, and Billy
Robinson, of San Francisco, at So
zorro, N. M, resulted in a victory Tor
the New Mexican. Six rounds were
fought. Robinson was knocked cut ID,
the last round.
James q. Blaine and Andrew Car
negie attended the unveiling at I'm.
fermline yesterday Of the monumen1
OF Alexander III, who reigned r.
Scotland in the thirteenth centurv
They drove to the spot in . four-lorsu
coach and we're we'll reviewed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
PACIFIC COAST.
The Present Outlook i'm
California Vineyards.
TRAIN ACCIDENT IN ARIZONA.
A Supreme Court Decision Stult-
ifies a City Ordinance
at Santa Cruz.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
SAN Francisco, July 19.-Secretary
Wetmore of the Viticultural Commits
sion has received replies from every
wine-growing district in the State ex-
cept from the region in the Immediate
vicinity of Los Angeles answering the
circulars recently sent out for informa-
ton concerning the present condition
of the grape crop and the probable
wine yield. Taking the State as a
whole the output will be about H.
100000 or 100000 gallons, or
slightly less than last year. From
the present outlook the raisin pro-
duction will be exceedingly heavy.
An estimate places Fresno county at
100000 boxes alone, while last year
the entire quantity sent out was but
600 900 boxes,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
A COwARDLY CHINAMAN
Commits a Brutal Assault Upon
n Defenceless woman.

SAN Francisco, July 19.-Mrs.
Katie Davis, residing on jackson
street, employed Chinaman named
All Fong as laundryman. Yesterday
he brought home her clean clothes
with the exception OF three pieces.
She refused to pay him until he
brought the missing garments and
they became involved in a dispute,
during which the Celestial threatened
life if she did not pay him at once.
She refused to give him the money
which he claimed and he struck her
in the face, knocking her backward
on the bed, and placing his knee upon
her breast grappled her by the throat
and tried to choke her.. Before the
process was completed he was fright
ened by approaching footsteps aud ran
off. He was arrested, however, and
will to-morrow~receive his sentence
for battery. d r. .tA
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Duly Observed.

Cry OF Mexico (yia Galveston), +,
July 19.-The anniversary of the
death of President Juarez was OBJ
served with great enthusiasm yester-
day. The observance, which exceeded
in every particular all former COM
memorative exercises, passed off with
out trouble in any quarter. Many
American residents participated in the
celebration.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
GIGANTIC ENTERPRISES.
Two Mammoth Corporations In
vOlving 022, 100000.

HELENA, M. T., July ia special
from Butte says this morning there
arrived from New York and was filed
in the Office of the County Clerk ar
ticles Of incorporation for the Boston
and Montana Consolidated Copper
and Silver Mining Company, which
means that the Mountain View of Co
lusa and the Montana Company have
been consolidated. The capital is
stock placed at $2,5OO,OOO in 100, 900
shares of $25 each, which are divided
as follows: Joseph w. Clark, Ded-
ham, Massachusetts, 100 shares !;
Charles X. Larabie, Butte, 4S,850
shares; Leonard Lewisohn, New York,
49, $50 shares; Charles Vanbrunt,
Boston, 100 shares, and Albert S. Big
Glow, Boston, 100 shares. The mines
and smelter will be started up at once.
A CALIFORNIA SPECULATION.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19.-The Great
Republic Gold, Silver and Lead Mining
Company and the New Star Gold, Sill
yer and Lead Mining Company have
filed articles Of incorporation, amalga-
nation and consolidation under the
name of the Great Republic and New
Star Consolidated Mining Company.
The directors of the new corporation
are +. L. Labadie, J. V. Bretonnel, L.
Huerne, A. Gless and L. Tridon. The
capital stock is $40, ,000, 900, OF which
SIG, ,9l3, 900 has been actually sub
scribed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Coal Traffic Blockaded.

READING, Pa, July ia meeting
ofthe employees of the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad was held last
night for the purpose of protesting
against the suspension of the old en-
gineers and firemen because of their
refusal to be examined as to eyesight
and capability to read and write. As
a result the crews of eight coal trains
this morning refused to take out their
trains and the coal traffic is practi-
cally suspended.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
THE GREEN.EYED MONSTER
Causes a Double Tragedy I'm
Dillon, M. Il.

HELENA, NJ. T., July ia Dillon
special to the Independent says: This
afternoon Henry Grabhorn shot his
wife through the head, killing her in
stantly. He then fired two shots into
his forehead, neither Of which, how
ever, took fatal effect, merely indent-
ing the skull and glancing upward.
He is unconscious, but his life, it is
thonght, can be saved by trepanning,
The murderer is under arrest. De-
ceased and her husband came from
Kansas about four months ago.
Jealousy is the caused ascribed to the
deed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
A sIauRhter House.

Oh Cry, July 19.-John McNerny,
laborer aged 30, killed his wife at
midnight with an axe and mortally
shot his son, aged 2l. When the po-
lice arrived he fatally shot Officer
Geo. James in the groin. Officer
Warden then shot McNerny in the
back, from the effects Of which he
will die
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
A Distillers, Monopoly.

CHICAGO, June IA large num-
Der of distillers met here to-day to
discuss the organization of Whisky
Trust on the plan of the Standard Oil
Company, the plan being to unite
in monopoly the distilleries west Of the
Ohio river. 1t is understood that the
scheme will be in full operation in a
month and that the name adopted is
the Western Distillers and Cattle
Feeders Trust" 4 - ''s.'
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
stringent Regulations.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-Dispatches
have been received at the Department
of State from the United States Min
lister to Belgium announcing that the
government Of that country has in
creased the import duty on coffee, cat
tie and meat and that after January
next, meat will not be permitted to
enter Belgium except in the form OF
whole animals, halves or fore quarters
of animals, and them only when the
lungs are attached. ...,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Debit and Credit.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The report
of the sixth auditor of the Postofiice
Department for the third quarter of
the last fiscal year shows the receipts
to be $3.50, 1l2, ,4S7 and the expendi-
lures $13O,372, sos, a deficiency of
$3.50, O,O21. The deficiency for the first
three quarters Of the year was $2, $780,
538, against $4,89O, ,494 for the same
period during the year ending June
30, 1886, and IS, ,241 ,917 for the first
three quarters ending June 80, 1885.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
ssGuilty aS Charged"

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, July 19.-The
jury in the case of Charles Smith,
tried for having, on the 9th OF No
vember last, passed in this county a
number of counterfeit forged bank
bills of the Consolidated Bank of Can
ada, returned a verdict to-day, finding
the defendant guilty as charged.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Death From Lockiaw.

SAN JOSE, July 19.-Willard Dens-
more died here this afternoon from
lockjaw, the result of wound in the
hand, received several days ago while
examining toy pistol. He is related
to the family of ex-senator Crandall,
with whom he was residing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Raising the Assessments.

SAN Diego, July 19.-The Supervi-
sors have summoned Richard O'Neil
to appear on July, 9th to show why
the assessment on the mammoth
Santa Margarita rancho should not be
raised from 80 to IS per acre; and q q
similar order has been made on Chas.
Crocker, the owner of the great Santa
Yzabel rancho for the 28th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Krupp,s Funeral.

BERLIN, July 19.-The funeral Of
Alfred Krupp, at Essen, to-day, was
very imposing. The Prince Of Ruess
represented the Emperor, fully $4,000
workmen were present. Letters of
coincidence were received from EN-
peror William, the Crown Prince, Bis
mark and Won Moltke.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
A Conservative Convensis..

LONDON, July 19.-At a meeting Of
the Conservatives, to-day, in the
Carlton Club, it was decided that If
general hostility should be manifested
in the House Of Commons against the
bankruptcy clause of the Irish Land
Bill, the Government would find .
substitute for it. Some difference Of
opinion was discovered as to the ad-
visibility of meddling with IrisI,
rents, but it was finally decided to pro-
vide for a reduction ON a sliding scale.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Rolling stock.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10. The
steamer Santa Cruz, sailing for Port
Hartford this evening, carried $50 tons
of steel rails and complete railroad
sleeping coach, both intended for the
extension of the Pacific Coast Rail-
road at San Luis Obispo.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Breaking the Record.

TRENTON, N. j., July 19.-Dr. Carver
to-day broke his previous record Of
breaking 1000 balls in 451S minutes.
He accomplished the feat in 41hS min
utes and only missed "a out Of 1885,.
He used repeating rifle, two men
loading besides himself.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
A Change of Dict.

COLUMBUS, o., July 19.-The United
States Judge has ordered E. L. Har-
per to be taken to Dayton Jail, and
he was transferred this afternoon.
This is supposed to have been done to
prevent the granting OF too many
special privileges.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
For Santa Barbara.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19.-Several
hundred tons Of rails have been Or
dered by the Southern Pacific Com
pany to be shipped overland from the
East. The first consignment will 60
direct to Santa Barbara from Scranton,
PENNSYLVANIA.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
An AthIetic Union,

SAN DIEGO, July 19.-The organiza-
ton of the young business men, incor-
porated as an athletic union to-day
with capital stock of $50, 900. They
purpose building rooms and conduct
ing a club after the manner of the
Olympic at San Francisco.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
For Sale.

SAN Francisco, July 19.-The
United States Marshal has been noti-
fed that 107 barrels of seized sealskins
which have been condemned by the
United States District Court OF Alaska,
have arrived at this port. They were
ordered to be sent here to be sold.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
A CHURCH SCANDAL.
Trouble Among the Monks of the
Order Of st. Augustine.


New YORK, July ia Philadel-
phia special says that provincial Of
hermits of the Order of st. Augustine,
has been deposed from his high office
on grave and scandalous charges, and
a former provincial, who, it is alleged,
was defeated by crooked means at the
last election, has been appointed his
successor. The deposed officer is the
Rev. John p. Gilmore, who apparently
received majority of one at the cleo
ton by the Chapter. 1t seems this
result was the work of an ecclesiastical
combine" and the Rev. c. A. Nc
Everi, former incumbent, has been re-
elected. Friends of the latter caused
an investigation to be made by the
head of the Order in Rome, and Nc
Everi was given the position. Some
of Gilmore's friends withdrew from
the Order, but matters are now quiet
ing down.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Colorcd knights Ten.plar.

ST.. LOUIS, July 19.-The colored
Knights Templar Grand Commandery
Of Missouri, embracing the States of
Missouri, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas,
Iowa, and Wyoming Territory met
here to-day. There are forty CONF
manderies represented.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
National League Convcmtisn.

Cork, July 19.-Five hundred dele
gates and l50 priests attended the
National League convention held here
to-day. William O'Brien presided,
and said that the object of the meeting
was to organize a campaign for the
assistance of tenants. Resolutions
were adopted in accordance with the
object of the convention as stated by
OBrien.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Arrived At IHoneIuIu.

ss wAsHiNdros,, 5tfsy l9.--From infor-
nation received at the Navy Depart
ment to-day it is believed that the
United States steamer Vandalia has
arrived at Honolulu. or will do 80 in .
few DAYS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
Gardner,s Assign m ment.

New York, July l9.-The schedules
Of the assignment Of Gardner & Co.,
chair and settee manufacturers were
filed to-day. They show liabilities Of
$89, 1888, nominal assets $ll5,645 and
actual assests $27, ,031.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-20
A Prosperous Condition.

SAN Francisco. July 19.-C. T..
Walcoxon, President of the State
Board OF Equalization, in reply to a
question, said to-day: 81 have visited
a total of twenty-six counties and find
most of the counties very prosperous.
There is slight falling off in the as
sessment valuations in but two, while
in many of the others there is an in
crease of from 81 900 900 to 5000, 900
valuation"